Land Use and Development
Whether you're a homeowner looking to get the most out of an existing lot, or a commercial developer seeking assistance with a new project, David P. Berson, can help determine the feasibility of your project and the "best use" of a site.
He has years of experience handling the below types of matters on behalf of clients:
Site development feasibility assessments utilizing local Zoning Ordinances, Massachusetts General Laws, existing case law, and Geographic Information System technology
Applications for Special Permits or Site Plan Review and representation at Public Hearings before Zoning Boards and Planning Boards
Variance Petitions before the Zoning Board of Appeals
Applications for Approval Not Required (ANR) and Definitive Subdivisions
Handling Zoning Enforcement Actions with the municipal Zoning Administrators
Negotiating and drafting various land use agreements such as Easements, PILOT Agreements, Restrictive Covenants, etc.
Property Disputes
Did you or a neighbor recently discover a conflict during a recent survey? Maybe you've been fighting about a shared driveway for years? While good fences may make good neighbors, a bad fence can cause complicated title issues. No matter what your dispute, David P. Berson, has your back.
Negotiate and prepare Boundary Line Agreements and Easement Agreements between neighbors
Determine rights and uses of "paper streets"
Initiate Zoning Enforcement actions against abutting development projects for violations of Special Permits or Zoning Bylaws
Municipal Law
If you and a group of neighbors are trying to prepare a Warrant Article for Town Meeting, or if you are a developer concerned about the consequences of a proposed Bylaw change, David P. Berson can assist you. If you are trying to start a new business and are concerned with the local Town Processes, David P. Berson can guide you through your licensing.
Draft Warrant Articles for signatures and submission prior to Town Meetings
Assist in presenting proposed Warrant Articles at Public Hearings
Obtain Common Victuallers Licenses for Restaurants and Bars
Apply for Liquor Licenses with the Local Licensing Authorities and ABCC
Attend Licuor License Hearings on behalf of License Holders
Small Business Law
Are you looking to finally start that small business for yourself? Are you and a family member, or friend, looking to start a partnership? David P. Berson can help you get you business up and running.
Forming and establishing Limited Liability Company\\ies and preparing corporate books
Drafting Member Buy/Sell Agreements between members of existing LLCs
Obtain necessary licenses and permits for the operation of your business
Preparing and reviewing Lease Agreements for commercial spaces and uses